09.02.2024

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE "SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE" MEASURE IS EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 21

Until March 21, 2024, the application deadline for the measure "Sustainable employment for disadvantaged people" under the "Human Resources Development" Program is extended. The total budget of the procedure is BGN 100 million, and eligible candidates are employers. The main objective of the measure is to ensure sustainable employment for disadvantaged people, including by adapting workplaces for people with permanent disabilities.

The projects will provide subsidized employment, the duration of which for people in a disadvantaged position is up to 12 months, and for people with permanent disabilities - up to 24 months. After the completion of the project, the employer should maintain the employment of at least half of the new disadvantaged employees for a period of 50% of the period of the subsidized employment. For people with permanent disabilities, this period should be at least 3 months. On-the-job mentoring for a period of up to 6 months is permissible for the projects, if the newly hired employee needs it. It is permissible to provide transportation to and from the workplace if the project participant works in a settlement that is different from his place of residence. Employers have the option to adapt the workplace for newly hired employees with permanent disabilities. Construction and assembly activities, equipment and furniture are permissible activities under the project if the employer does not have suitable working conditions for the employee with permanent disabilities.

The deadline for applications by employers is March 21, 2024. Project proposals are submitted through EUMIS.